Bargain Shoppers Are Ready For Black Friday Deals

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BALTIMORE (WJZ) ―The countdown is on until some major retailers open up its doors—and its deals.

Kelly McPherson reports that shoppers in Best Buy in Arundel Mills were already lined up for a 5 a.m. opening; others were in line for the mall’s midnight opening.

Stores never open on Thanksgiving in the past were open Thursday—and many will be opening once again in less than an hour.

It’s the season of deals in the retail world. And this year they’re starting even earlier.

“This is the only shop that’s open, so this is the first stop we’ve made,” said one consumer who says she was surprised that places were open on Thanksgiving.

“For retailers this is truly their Black Friday,” said Lisa Bisenius, Towson Town Center general manager.”This is what brings them into the black, so that they’re seeing a profit for the year. With the economy the way it’s been, it’s more crucial than ever.”

The National Federation of Retailers expects 138 million shoppers –that’s up 3 percent from last year.

Shoppers are biting–even hitting the stores open on Thursday.

“I didn’t really think anything was open last year,” said Rita Patel, shopper.